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hardlu

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Dear ALL,
Can you give me some comments you may have on my following case? Thanks.

I am working in jet engine desgin field. I got the letter from main US engine makers including GE Aircraft engines, Pratt-Whitney, Honeywell. Also, I got one letter from a turbine design group leader in Air Force Research Lab. in Dayton, OH. I have five publication (conferene + jounal), I plan to file to VSC. By the way,my company who is working on engine design for us goverment agencies will be my petitioner. My president argued that many projects from military agencies ask for citizen, so,we can not go through labor, which is too slow. Is my case strong? any comments?

Thanks,
HardLU
 
Thanks a lot, NIW111.
The main reason for not doing self-petition is that my attorney said that company sponsored has much larger possibility to get approved for NIW case. I heard similar saying from other people. Another reason is that I do not want to insist on self-petition since that may make my company think that I want to change job during pending process, which is not true.

Yes, I got one letter from Air Force (using DoD letter-head, that leaders is very powerful in my field, and he is using the code developed for my phd. work., he just changed a little on the draft I sent to him, he explicitly stated that "due to the need of our country on Dr. **'s expertise,I strongly suggest approve his NIW petition, ....".

Since I have already received the receipt of my filing, what suggestion you have in case of RFE, keeping on knowing more people from government, writting some article if possible, or else?

Thanks a lot, congrtulation on your success.
HardLU


Originally posted by niw111
Seems like a good case. Is there any reason why you are not self petitioning? Your president can always give you a letter of recommendation, but it should end there. You should concentrate on mopping up letters from the air force research lab or any other govt. agency letters, because thats the clincher. Remember, simply because labor is slow (and there is no time for it) is not reason for NIW approval (you might be able to use it later on for expeditied approval, but not for the actual basis of NIW). Letters from military makes a HUGE IMPACT (ofcourse, not shoddily written).
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NIW111,
Thanks again.

Actually, our company works on most DoD projects. I am getting involved one of them. Since I am not citizen, I can not get most information which otherwise I shoudl be able to see. Also, in order to work on this project, all staff must have permanent residence, but if you do not have it, we must file a petition called "Approval to use Non-US citizen on contract..." to contract manager, who may, or may not, be a govenment officer. My company just filed one this petition for me.

This is why in our petition letter we indicate that due to my citizenship problem, I can not work on some projects (in the letter from my president). Furthermore, when I finished my PhD, I got some invitation from managers in GE, Pratt-Whitney, etc, but I failed to work there due to the block from their HR depts.

Appreciate your sharing your experience.

HardLU



Originally posted by niw111
Yes, try to get some govt people on standby to write strong letters if you get RFE. Also, if you have a genuine reason for expediting, like you can't work on some projects because you are not a permanant resident, or you can't handle classified information or you need security clearance, etc. you can show that (though it should be from govt. official), and get your case expedited (if concurrent I-485 filed)
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Hi, NIW111:

Really glad to learn your success in NIW. I wonder if letters from DOE's national lab weighs the same as DOD. Any opinion ? thanks and a nice day,
 
hi, NIW111:

I really appreciate your comments. Congratulations again !
your NIW success is really encouraging to guys, like us. thanks,
 
Thanks a lot, NIW111.
thanks

Originally posted by niw111
Here is your ideal way to format the letter: Contact the highest ranking DOD person on your next project and ask them to write a letter to BCIS asking them to expedite your case justifying that it will harm the interests of U.S. Air Force (or whatever) as you cannot...(give reasons here). A simple 2 paragraph letter should suffice. I think you should atleast give it a shot.
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Good news

Dear NIW111,
thanks a lot for excellent commnets, which are really so encouraging.

I have a good news here. My NIW case was mailed out on 04/23/03, and the RD is 04/30/03, and now it is approved at VSC!! The ND is 06/26/03, I can not believe it at all, but that is true.

Your words help me a lot. Now, I checked the processing time of I485 at VSC, it is 12/15/01, I need to wait at least 1.5 year from now. So, based on your idea, it is possible to pexpedite the approval of I485 also?

Your comments are very welcome,thank a lot in advance.

HardLU
Originally posted by niw111
I guess if its from higher authority, It will matter a lot to BCIS. If there is a genuine reason, BCIS will expedite it (if harmful to U.S. Government interests), as long as underlying I-140 is strong. For me, U.S. Army had some transformation goals, and my status was in direct violation of them as well as substantial hit to U.S. taxpayers. So I am hoping they are expediting my case. We will see... :) So hardlu, crytelview, hopefully I helped you guys. BEST OF LUCK.
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hi, NIW111,
thanks for nice idea. you a nice guy.
just let's go and see what will happen. I wish you best.
 
hardlu:

did you expedite your NIW case by sending a letter for early approval request ? just like NIW111 did ? thanks, by the way, congratulation !
 
crystalview,
I am a little busy in working...
also, I am waiting to see whether NIW111 can have good luck.
I think NIW111's idea is really good, we can not be so passive, we must control our own fate in waiting I485 approval.
any comments?
thanks
 
hi, Hardlu:

I was talking about your NIW (I-140) approval ? did you send a letter for requesting expedise of your case while pending approval ? thanks,
 
crystalview ,
No, I did not do anything, just mailed out the package almost at the end of April. I think my package should be very impressive, and so when INS person checked the package for the completeness of the filing, they may find my case is so impressive so they can not wait ...., they immeidately gave me approval since the approval date is within less than 2 months from filing....

Best wish,
 
I did not

Hi, crystalviw,
I did not send letter for early approval of I140. I think NIW111 is sending letter asking for early approval of I485. Am I right, NIW111??
thanks

Originally posted by crystalview
hardlu:

did you expedite your NIW case by sending a letter for early approval request ? just like NIW111 did ? thanks, by the way, congratulation !
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